Afghanistan, April 6 -- Afghanistan's under-17 national football team will begin their CAFA U-17 Championship campaign against Kyrgyzstan on Monday, as the regional tournament gets underway in Uzbekistan.
The match marks an important opening test for the young Afghan side, which is aiming to make a strong impression in a competition seen as a key platform for emerging football talent in Central Asia.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 1:30 p.m. Kabul time, with Uzbekistan hosting this year's edition of the tournament in Tashkent. Afghanistan enter the competition with a squad made up of promising young players, and coaches will be hoping the team can translate preparation into a confident start against a competitive Kyrgyz side.
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